Bulldog Express
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No appointment necessary. Free refreshments during the event. Counseling drop-in services are available on a first-come first served basis. Please call to check current hours of availability. |
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Santa Maria Campus |
Location: Student Services, Building A Mondays and Tuesdays only, June 15 - July 28, from 3-6 pm Monday, August 3, from 3-6 pm Monday, August 10, from 3-6 pm |
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Lompoc Valley Center |
Location: Building 1 Tuesday, July 14, from 12-6 pm Tuesday, July 28, from 12-6 pm |
WE CAN HELP YOU WITH...
We can help you submit your online admission application for summer or fall.
Apply for Admission
We can help you submit either your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. All students are encouraged to apply. By completing the application, you may also qualify for the Calfiornia College Promise Grant (CCPG), which will waive your enrollment fees.
To help you submit your financial aid application, please bring the following:
- Driver's license (optional)
- Parent(s) date of birth
- Parent(s) marital status
- Student and parent(s) Social Security Number (cannot use an ITIN# on the financial aid application)
- Permanent Resident number (Green Card), if applicable
- Student and parent(s) 2023 W-2 forms
- Student and parent(s) 2023 income tax return, if filed
FAFSA Application
CA Dream Act Application
All new students are required to complete the online orientation. You will learn about student support services, college success tips, and other important "need to know" information. You can access the online orientation through your myHancock portal.
Online Orientation
All new students are required to create a first-semester plan with a counselor. A counselor will be available to identify your academic goal and help you develop a first-semester plan to ensure you get off to a great start.
We can help you register for summer and/or fall classes through your myHancock portal.
- Fall classes begin August 17, 2026
Helpful Resources:
After applying for financial aid, your next step is to check your aid status for any unsatisfied requirements needed to complete the financial aid process through your myHancock status. Your financial aid link contains valuable information, including your awards, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and disbursement dates.
myHancock Portal
After you have submitted an AHC admission application, you will receive a welcome email to your personal email account. The email will give you detailed instructions on how to log into your myHancock portal for the first time. The email will have the subject "AHC Admissions". Oftentimes, the email might be sent to your junk, spam, or promotions folder.
Helpful Resources:
Questions?
Contact the Retention Team
805-922-6966 ext 3293
retention.specialists@hancockcollege.edu